The dominant colours found in Ajrakh are red and indigo, representing Earth and twilight, respectively. Today, the villages of Ajrakhpur in Kutch and Barmer in Rajasthan are devoted to making Ajrakh fabric for the newer generations. The ruler of Kutch province was so enamoured by Ajrakh prints that he encouraged the talented artisans that belonged to the Khatri community to inhabit the lands of Kutch Gujarat and bring that beauty of Ajrakh alive.
It is said that Ajrakh printing was at its peak in India around the 16th century when the Khatri community from Sindh (current Pakistan) migrated to Kutch in Gujarat. This unique block-printed fabric is made in Sindh, Pakistan, Kutch in Gujarat, and Barmer in Rajasthan. Ajrak prints fabric has its roots in the Indus Valley civilisation dating back to 2500 BC -1500 BC. The Ancient History Of Alluring Ajrakh FabricsĪgeless Ajrak fabric is known for its beautiful prints, mainly dominated by shades of red and blue put together in spread-out patterns.
